IPL 2021: Everything You Need To Know About The New Season

Are you excited for the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League or IPL? If your answer is yes, then read on.

IPL definitely one of the favorite types of cricket events in India and all across the globe. And the excitement level for IPL seasons is always pretty high.

A few months back, we had seen the IPL’s 13th edition in UAE. And the preparation for the next season has already begun.

And in this article, I will be talking about some of the important information related to the next season.

Sounds good? So let’s just head into the topic:

When will the IPL 2021 auction Take place?

There have been so many rumors and leaks about the IPL 2021 auction. However, as of now, there is no official announcement made by the BCCI.

Earlier it was leaked that the IPL auction was going to be held in December 2020 or in the first week of January. But that did not happen.

However, according to the news sources, the mini auction is all set to be held in the month of February. But there is no official confirmation regarding the date or month has been made as of now.

Will IPL 14 have 14 franchise features?

I don’t think IPL’s 14th edition is going to feature 14 franchises. However, initially, it was an idea. But if you go with the rumors and leaks, it is suggested that there will be 10 franchises that will take part in IPL 2021.

Also, it is said that a new franchise from Gujarat is going to be joining the IPL season. Also, the reports suggest that in the 15th IPL season, we might get to see two new franchises.

But you should know that none of this information is confirmed by the officials.

Is IPL 2021 Schedule Out?

As of now, there is no schedule made for the IPL 2021. One of the main reasons behind this is the pandemic, of course. Even, last year IPL started a little later compared to the other years.

Hence, it is believed that the authorities will first ensure that the pandemic situation is getting back to normal in India before hosting matches.

But one thing you can be sure about is that IPL cricket matches will happen in India this year, unlike in UAE.

What will be the timings for IPL 2021?

Just like the schedule, there is no concrete information related to the timings of IPL 2021. There is no information on when the matches will start.

However, last year the matches started 30 mins ahead of the IPL timings in India due to time zone issues. But the IPL is going to happen in India this year, so you can expect the usual IPL timings this year.

Will crowds be allowed in the stadiums for IPL 2021?

Last year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, crowds weren’t allowed in the IPL. However, it is expected that the crowd is going to be allowed this year.

The main motive behind allowing the crowd is to earn more revenue through the IPL matches. As well as it will boost the players confidence.

However, whether a crowd will be allowed in the stadiums or not depends on the covid situation. But it is said that there will be certain guidelines for the audiences. So yes, do expect to see your favorite IPL team play cricket live in 2021.

Where to watch the IPL 2021?

As of now, there is no such information on where you will be able to watch the IPL 2021. Last year, it was available on Hotstar.

However, it is believed that you will be able to watch IPL on Hotstar as well this year as well as other streaming partners, depending on which country you are in.

But whether IPL will be telecasted on TV channels or not is a question that time can only answer. As there is no official information available.

Conclusion:

So that was all the information that we know about the IPL 2021 so far. We also know that IPL betting app dream11 will be replaced by Vivo as the lead sponsor. However, other information is going to be unveiled as we come closer to the IPL season.